anki_add_note · TalkToAnki MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What anki_add_note does on TalkToAnki

AI agents use anki_add_note to create or update resources in TalkToAnki — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your TalkToAnki environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why anki_add_note needs a policy

This tool creates new flashcard notes in a user's Anki deck. Creation of data without irreversible deletion or external financial/code execution impacts classifies as Write. Severity is medium because misuse could pollute a user's study decks with incorrect or spam content, but the damage is reversible via the anki_delete_notes tool present on the same server.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'anki_add_note' and description '添加新卡片到指定卡组' (Add new flashcard to specified deck) indicate creation of new data in Anki flashcard system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

anki_add_note Rate-limited

anki_add_note stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "anki_add_note": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "anki_add_note_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches TalkToAnki, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about anki_add_note

What does the anki_add_note tool do? +

添加新卡片到指定卡组. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TalkToAnki MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on anki_add_note? +

Register the TalkToAnki MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for anki_add_note: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches TalkToAnki. Nothing to install.

What risk level is anki_add_note? +

anki_add_note is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit anki_add_note? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the anki_add_note rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block anki_add_note completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for anki_add_note. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides anki_add_note? +

anki_add_note is provided by the TalkToAnki MCP server (muxuuu/talktoanki). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.